Perth-based property firm Aspen Group Ltd has announced a 248 per cent net profit increase to $34.5 million, after attaining significant revaluation gains from its balance sheet portfolio.
Australia's rural confidence levels have declined to a four-year low as dry conditions around much of the nation - compounded by the continued effects of high input costs - take their toll on farm sentiment.
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association today announced the appointment of Richard Ellis to the new position of Director - Government Affairs (WA), based in APPEA's Perth office.
Perth-based nickel and cobalt exploration company Minara Resources Ltd late yesterday posted a half-year net profit of $100.7 million, a 610 per cent increase on the $16.5 million earned the same time last year.
West Perth diversified labour hire group Integrated Group Ltd has announced a fall of 60 per cent in net profit for the 2005-06 financial year, after what has been a hectic year for the company.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Equinox Minerals Ltd will place 75 million shares with a group of Canadian brokers for around $124 million, to fund construction on it's Zambian Lumwana copper project.
Balcatta-based engineering company Orbital Corporation Ltd has recovered from a first half net loss of $1.4 million to post a net profit of $500,000 after a concerted marketing campaign for its consultancy division.
Fremantle-based marine services company Mermaid Marine Australia has announced a post-tax profit of $9.2 million, doubling its operating earnings in the process.
High school students will be able to kick-start their careers in the housing industry as part of a new training program that aims to attract more young people into Western Australia's booming construction trade.
A partnership between mining giant Alcoa and histroric youth charity Fairbridge was today announced as the WA state winner in the Prime Minister's Awards for Community Business Partnerships.
State energy corporation Synergy has launched a tender process seeking 450MW of supply through new wholesale electricity supply contracts, and also called for expressions of interest for the supply of energy and capacity outside the tender process.
Nedlands-based uranium company Redport Ltd has confirmed its support for a takeover bid by Canadian firm Mega Uranium Ltd, which values the company at $88 million.
Senator for Western Australia, Senator David Johnston will launch Export Finance and Insurance Corporation's new financial product, EFIC Headway, for Western Australian exporters as part of the CCIWA's International Trade Day tomorrow.
Restrictions on electricity suppliers offering gas have been further relaxed by the state government, creating more competition for Alinta at the small-to-medium end of the market.
Difficult leather trading conditions have contributed to a 13.8 per cent decline in annual profit for West Perth-based industrial company Schaffer Corporation Ltd.
Peet Limited today announced a record profit from operations of $36.8 million for the year ended 30 June 2006 - a 24 per cent increase on the previous year and its third consecutive report of net profit growth.
West Perth-based minerals explorer Murchison United NL subsidiary Renison Bell Ltd will transfer its 50 per cent interest in the Maroochydore Copper project to another Murchison subsidiary.
IBT Education Limited today announced the acquisition of the Australian College of Applied Psychology Pty Ltd for $13.1 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments.
Macmahon Contractors has been chosen as the preferred contractor for the $171.5 million four-kilometre extension of the Mitchell Freeway from Hodges Drive to Burns Beach Road.
Great Southern Plantations Ltd will supply up to 200,000 tonnes of eucalypt logs per year to unlisted Perth company Lignor Ltd's engineered strand lumber plant, starting in 2009.
Mount Gibson Iron Ltd and its subsidiary Mount Gibson Mining Ltd have completed the sale of their combined 73 per cent interest in Asia Iron Holdings Ltd to minority shareholder Sinom Investments Ltd.
West Perth-based coal mining company GVM Metals Ltd will acquire additional shareholdings in a group of South African coalfields from its joint venture partner in a deal that could be worth $11 million.
West Perth-based freight vehicle maintenance company Transerv Australia Ltd will acquire a 12.75 per cent interest in a California oil and gas project for the issue of $400,000 worth of options.
Small business operators in geographically isolated centres in southern WA will have management skills training delivered on the spot via roadshows created and conducted by Edith Cowan University's Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre.
After sustained pressure from AIIA, the Australian Government has issued a guide recommending that suppliers' liability should be capped at appropriate levels when purchasing ICT goods and services.
Subiaco-based web developer Freckle Creative has emerged as a big winner from the Western Australian Web Awards, taking out five of the 13 awards including most outstanding website.
Golden West Resources Ltd gained 63 cents per share, or 40 per cent, to hit $2.20 each after the completion of a $7.5 million capital raising late last week.
Perth-based minerals explorer Newland Resources Ltd has flagged a potential reorganisation of the company's businesses, including listing its UK operations on London's Alternative Investments Market.
